Delhi Capitals vs Lucknow Super Giants: The 4th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 features an intriguing contest between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).
These two teams with a refreshed squad aim to start their 18th season’s campaign on a winning note. Interestingly, the DC’s former captain Rishabh Pant will play his first game of IPL 2025 as LSG’s captain. On the other side, Lucknow’s ex-skipper KL Rahul is set to play this season for Delhi under Axar Patel’s captaincy.
With DC and LSG eying for their maiden IPL title this year, this is the moment to take a look at the head-to-head stats, a probable combination of playing XI and preferred impact players list, weather, and pitch conditions. This preview highlights all these main details that help you predict the winner of the forthcoming rivalry.
Delhi Capitals vs Lucknow Super Giants | IPL 2025 Match Details
- Date and Day: March 24 (Monday)
- Match Number: 04
- Venue: ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam
- Seating Capacity: 27,500
- Timings: 19:30 IST
Wins and Losses for Delhi and Lucknow in their Campaign Opener of Every IPL Season
| Teams | Wins | Losses |
| Delhi Capitals (From 2008 to 2024) | 8 (in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022 editions) | 9 (in 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2023, and 2024 |
| Lucknow Super Giants (From 2022 to 2024) | 1 (in 2023 edition) | 2 (in 2022 and 2024 editions) |
Head-to-Head Stats of DC vs LSG: Overall Records, Campaign Openers, and In Visakhapatnam
LSG holds a slight edge over DC since its debut in the 2022 season, and the following are the head-to-head stats out of 5 matches played between these two teams:
Overall Records (From 2022 to 2024):
| Total Matches Played (DC vs LSG) | 5 |
| Won | DC: 2, and LSG: 3 |
| Tied / No Result Outcome | 0 |
| Winnings Batting First | DC: 1, and LSG: 2 |
| Winnings Chasing Targets (Batting Second) | DC: 1, and LSG: 1 |
| LSG Highest Total vs DC | 195/3 (20 overs) in IPL 2022 |
| LSG Lowest Total vs DC | 167/7 (20 overs) in IPL 2024 |
| DC Highest Total vs LSG | 208/4 (20 overs) in IPL 2024 |
| DC Lowest Total vs LSG | 143/9 (20 overs) in IPL 2023 |
IPL Campaign Openers (From 2022 to 2024):
Only once did LSG face off against DC in their campaign opener of the IPL’s 16th season on 01st April 2023 (Saturday) at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. However, the Super Giants triumphed over the Capitals by 50 runs.
In Visakhapatnam:
This is the first time that both the teams would compete against each other at ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam.
DC vs LSG IPL 2025: Weather Reports, Pitch Conditions and Toss Factor
● Weather:
○ Temperature during the match: 25 °C to 28 °C
○ Wind Speed: 5 km/hr
○ Cloud Cover: A clear sky is expected.
○ Chances of Rainfall: No
○ Humidity Level: Increased up to 75% (this could be advantageous to bowlers).
● Pitch Nature: Bowlers have the upper hand despite the batsmen being able to attack the deliveries freely. The Visakhapatnam stadium is one of those spin-friendly pitches, that especially helps the spinner dominate the field.
Out of 15 IPL matches played between 2012 and 2024 at this venue, the teams that batted first won on 8 occasions, while the chasing sides were triumphant in 7 games.
● Possible Decision after winning the toss: Whichever team wins the toss will opt to choose bowling. You can expect a competitive contest between the bat and the ball.
DC vs LSG Probable Playing XI Combination and Impact Substitutes List for 4th Match IPL 2025
Considering the maximum limit of upto 4 overseas players in the playing XI, both these teams are likely to prefer the following combination:
DC’s Possible Starting XI Lineup
| S.No | Player | Overseas / Local | Role |
| 1. | Jake Fraser-McGurk | Overseas | Batter |
| 2. | Faf du Plessis | Overseas | Batter |
| 3. | Abhishek Porel | Local | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| 4. | KL Rahul | Local | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| 5. | Axar Patel (Captain) | Local | All-rounder |
| 6. | Tristan Stubbs | Overseas | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| 7. | Ashutosh Sharma | Local | All-rounder |
| 8. | Mitchell Starc | Overseas | Bowler |
| 9. | Kuldeep Yadav | Local | Bowler |
| 10. | Mukesh Kumar | Local | Bowler |
| 11. | T Natarajan | Local | Bowler |
DC’s Predicted 5 Impact Substitutes to be named during the toss:
| S.No | Player | Overseas / Local | Role |
| 1. | Dushmantha Chameera | Overseas | Bowler |
| 2. | Ajay Mandal | Local | All-rounder |
| 3. | Sameer Rizvi (Expected choice) | Local | All-rounder |
| 4. | Karun Nair | Local | Batter |
| 5. | Mohit Sharma | Local | Bowler |
LSG’s Possible Starting XI Lineup
| S.No | Player | Overseas / Local | Role |
| 1. | Mitchell Marsh | Overseas | All-rounder |
| 2. | Aryan Juyal | Local | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| 3. | Rishabh Pant (Captain) | Local | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| 4. | Nicholas Pooran | Overseas | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| 5. | Ayush Badoni | Local | All-rounder |
| 6. | David Miller | Overseas | Batter |
| 7. | Shahbaz Ahmed | Local | All-rounder |
| 8. | Shardul Thakur | Local | All-rounder |
| 9. | Ravi Bishnoi | Local | Bowler |
| 10. | Akash Singh | Local | Bowler |
| 11. | Shamar Joseph | Overseas | Bowler |
LSG’s Predicted 5 Impact Substitutes to be named during the toss:
| S.No | Player | Overseas / Local | Role |
| 1. | Abdul Samad | Local | All-rounder |
| 2. | M Siddharth | Local | Bowler |
| 3. | Arshin Kulkarni (Expected Choice) | Local | All-rounder |
| 4. | Prince Yadav | Local | Bowler |
| 5. | Matthew Breetzke | Overseas | Batter |
Where to Watch DC vs LSG livestreaming?
The most awaited clash between the Delhi Capitals (DC) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will be broadcast on “Star Sports” (TV Channels) and “JioHotstar” (OTT Apps).
IPL 2025 4th Match Winner Prediction: DC or LSG?
Delhi Capitals are favorites to triumph in their campaign opener of IPL 2025, despite Lucknow Super Giants gaining an upper hand in the head-to-head stats.
On the other hand, LSG boasts the services of IPL’s costliest player Rishabh Pant, but the uncapped players need to make use of their potential to make effective contributions for their side.
Overall, the team with all-round performance (in terms of batting, bowling, and fielding) is certain to achieve victory in the forthcoming match.